Internal Medicine for Veterinary Professionals: Master Animal Health

Question 1

What is the primary modality for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

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Surgery

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Fluid therapy

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Dietary modification

Question 2

Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

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Atropine

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Digoxin

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Lidocaine

Question 3

What is the definitive diagnostic test for intestinal obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Exploratory laparotomy

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Radiography

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Ultrasound

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Endoscopy

Question 4

Which of the following is a common clinical sign of congestive heart failure in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)

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Excessive urination (polyuria)

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Weight gain

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Vomiting

Question 5

Which clinical sign is a hallmark of congestive heart failure in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Ascites

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Polyuria

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Hypertension

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Polydipsia

Question 6

What is the primary role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in animals?

Accepted Answer

To regulate blood pressure and fluid balance

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To stimulate the production of red blood cells

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To increase urine output

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To maintain calcium homeostasis

Question 7

What is the main function of the glomerulus in the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

To filter waste products from the blood

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To secrete urine into the renal pelvis

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To reabsorb water and nutrients from the filtrate

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To regulate the pH level of the body

Question 8

What is the most frequent cause of hyperthyroidism in cats?

Accepted Answer

Benign enlargement of the thyroid gland (adenomatous hyperplasia)

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Cancerous tumor of the thyroid gland (adenocarcinoma)

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Inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis)

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Medications given to treat other conditions

Question 9

In veterinary medicine, which technique is most commonly employed to diagnose respiratory ailments in animals?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic radiography

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Echocardiography

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Electrocardiography

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

Question 10

What is the most common clinical sign of congestive heart failure in cats?

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea at rest

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Tachypnea

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Cyanosis

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Cough

Question 11

Which of the following medications is commonly used as first-line treatment for feline hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Methimazole

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Atenolol

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Amiodarone

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Digoxin

Question 12

Which of the following is a typical clinical presentation of respiratory distress in animals?

Accepted Answer

Rapid and labored breathing

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Reduced heart rate

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Decreased urine output

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Brain damage

Question 13

Aortic stenosis is a condition that primarily affects which structure in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve

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Left ventricular chamber

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Right atrial chamber

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Pulmonary artery

Question 14

What is the primary therapeutic goal in the management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborn animals?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical ventilation support

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Administration of antibiotics

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Administration of diuretics

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Administration of glucocorticoids

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of ACE inhibitors in veterinary cardiology?

Accepted Answer

Kidney dysfunction

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Congestive heart failure

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Aortic valve stenosis

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Atrial fibrillation

Question 16

In dogs, what is the recommended initial treatment approach for acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous fluid therapy

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Surgical intervention

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Antibiotic administration

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Corticosteroid administration

Question 17

Which of the following clinical signs is associated with hypokalemia in animals?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness

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Increased urine output

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Slow heart rate

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High blood pressure

Question 18

In cats, what is the most common underlying cause of ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen)?

Accepted Answer

Liver disease

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Congestive heart failure

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Inflammation of the abdominal cavity

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Kidney failure